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title: "Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS)"
slug: "gift-aid-small-donations-scheme-gasds"
updated: 2026-04-07T04:50:34Z
published: 2026-04-07T04:50:34Z
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# Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS)

## Introduction to the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS)

The Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) is part of the wider Gift Aid programme administered by HMRC. It enables charities and community organisations to claim Gift Aid‑style top‑up payments on **small cash or contactless donations** where obtaining a Gift Aid declaration is impractical or impossible.

GASDS claims are **in addition to** the standard Gift Aid (Repayment) claims that infoodle already supports and are filed separately. In infoodle, the standard Gift Aid process is referred to as the **Repayment method.**

### How GASDS Differs from the Repayment Method
**The Repayment method:**
* Has **no limit** on the number or value of donations that can be claimed
* Requires donors to have provided a **valid Gift Aid declaration**
* Allows claims to be made up to **four years** after the donation date

**GASDS:**
* Is designed specifically for **small, declaration‑free donations**
* Has strict annual limits and eligibility rules
* Can only be claimed up to **two years** after the donation date
* Operates on a **UK tax year basis** (6 April to 5 April)

Because of these differences, infoodle treats GASDS as a **separate claim type**, ensuring clarity and compliance with HMRC rules.

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[GASDS Claiming Methods](/v1/docs/gasds-claiming-methods)
[CASC Status and Eligibility Requirements](/v1/docs/casc-status-and-eligibility-requirements)
[GASDS vs Repayment: Understanding the Differences](/v1/docs/gasds-vs-repayment-understanding-the-differences)
[Navigating the GASDS Menu and Screen](/v1/docs/navigating-the-gasds-menu-and-screen)
[Creating and Managing GASDS Claims](/v1/docs/creating-and-managing-gasds-claims)
[Understanding the GASDS Annual Allowance](/v1/docs/understanding-the-gasds-annual-allowance)
[Creating a GASDS Claim](/v1/docs/creating-a-claim)
[Adjustments in GASDS Claims](/v1/docs/adjustments-in-gasds-claims)
[Filing GASDS Claims](/v1/docs/filing-gasds-claims)
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:::(Info) (For further help)
[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gift-aid-schedule-spreadsheets-to-claim-back-tax-on-donations](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gift-aid-schedule-spreadsheets-to-claim-back-tax-on-donations){target=`_blank`}
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